Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: £28,938.13 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days of Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• On-site Free Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

Location: Home-based - Liverpool

Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral

At Foster Care Associates , we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of looked-after children. Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we are proud to be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's service providers.

Our journey began in the Worcestershire countryside, and since then, we have built a strong reputation for excellence in fostering services. Our mission remains clear: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities . We are one of the largest independent fostering agencies in the country, but we pride ourselves on being a close-knit family dedicated to supporting every child and foster parent.

We are on the lookout for a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our friendly team. You will play a crucial role in developing and promoting our fostering services in the North West, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensure foster parents understand their roles and the standards expected of them.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and provide support.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding care packages.
• Encourage participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.
• Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
• Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

• A Social Work qualification
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional overnight stays)
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
• Full driving license

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

Note: Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.